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By Margaret Nelson


Black mold is unfit in our homes because of health issues on the residents. Though in homes it is locally referred to as the black mold its scientific name is Stachybotrys chartarum. Its color is conspicuous, and one can easily notice it. Also, the musty smell is realized especially when the molds are many. A test is performed with the aim of identification of different species so as to get the best way of eradication. Black mold test Fairfax County is carried out by many means that include even the basic test kits in the City of Fairfax County.

Different people will prefer a method of their choice. The means depend on their accessibility. Areas with few professionals with expertise on eradication use the home test kits purchased from the chemist. The kit and an inspector are the main solutions to the problem. Safety should always be considered in any procedure. Health is the priority.

When using the portable kit it advisable to read the instructions wisely before initiating the process of testing. They will guide you on how to do a thing at a time. All the components of the kit that include the swab, buffered water and the strip itself should be used appropriately. After collecting the specimen with the swab and dissolving it in a buffer, the solution is transferred to a slot in a strip where it flows by capillary action recording the results. It takes only a few minutes. Results should be interpreted as instructed in the manual.

The advantage to these kits is that punctuality is observed meaning that time is little. In few minutes results are ready. Most people prefer this method because the means of specimen collection and testing is not complicated. They are also cheap to purchase. The shortcomings are that the results obtained fails to show the extent of infectious toxins hence not very much reliable. The results re also not obtained by sampling but only one sample is taken, this may give false results because some areas that are not sampled may contain the toxins.

A specialist referred to as an inspector does the testing too. By visiting the affected site of interest, all information required and samples of interested are packed and taken to the lab for examination. An inspector may do the lab work if he has the appropriate skills or can delegate the work to a competent lab scientist. The specimen is incubated and growth of toxins observed. This gives clear information on the exact toxin that affects the resident of the county.

The professional way is highly considered. It is beneficial because it gives a detailed information needed to eradicate the problem. The disadvantage of this method is that it is costly and also takes time. Once the inspector has taken the samples, the entire procedures in the lab will be time intensive.

The procedures are done with the aim of identifying the strain that affects residents and the dosage to be applied. It also confirms whether the mold is dangerous or not. Aerosols sprays are used in eradication process. Residents should be cautious on molds and seek information on how to deal with them when they grow in houses.

For overall eradication cleanliness and removal of wet surfaces every in a corner of the house is the ultimate key to an environment free of infection. For a homestead to be proven free of these toxins professionalism is needed.




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